Rumors on Nokia’s upcoming wearable devices business are still not confirmed by anyone from the Finnish company, so instead well take about something somehow related to those kinds of gadgets. With the Bluetooth 4.0 now on low-end Lumia devices after Amber Update, and soon to be placed in Nokia’s high-end smartphones via the Black Update, existing wearable companies are now considering creating apps for Windows Phone devices that will work in sync with their products. One of these companies, Fitbit, even posted some job openings for this, WPCentral shares with us.
According to Fitbit’s Linkedin account, the company is currently looking for applicants for the position of Product Manager for Windows Mobile (Windows Phone). Listed below will be the responsibilities of the selected person:
Manage the development and launch of the Fitbit app for Windows Phone.
Manage the ongoing development of the Windows 8 app, currently available on the Windows Store.
Define, prioritize, and scope user-facing features.
Work closely with design in crafting simple, elegant, impactful experiences.
Collaborate with various teams / groups to guide projects through development and bring high quality products to life.
Requirements?
2-6+ years of product management experience
Strong project management abilities
Experience working with remote development teams
Current Windows Phone user
Extensive experience using Windows 8 on desktop/tablet
Excited about making the world a healthier place!
Based on the job opening, we can safely say that Fitbit is really up to developing an official app for Microsoft’s mobile platform which will work alongside their variety of products called activity trackers. Once the app was finally developed, our Lumia smartphones will not just be a communication device, buy also a tool for improving our health conditions.
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We are in a time when everything seems to be more controllable now with only a smartphone in your hands – more so, if you are using a Lumia handset. As new updates and features are added, doors are opened to more possibilities for various gadgets to have a closer interaction with Nokia’s smartphones. Subsequently, the improvements in Lumia place it at the best position to rival other brands. Soon, we expect more companies to trust Nokia, and eventually Microsoft, to bring their service into the growing Windows Phone community.
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